KMEW Outlines Growth: ₹900 Cr Order Book, ₹300 Cr Capex, ₹150-200 Cr Fund Raise.
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) discussed its business verticals, including dredging, charter hire, and shipbuilding, at an investor meet on June 19, 2026. The company has a ₹900 crore order book for charter hire and plans a ₹300 crore Capex for shipyard expansion. KMEW is evaluating an additional ₹150-200 crore fund raise for fleet expansion.
The announcement details substantial order books, significant capital expenditure plans for shipyard expansion, a sizable bid pipeline, and potential fund-raising, all of which are material and can significantly impact the company's future growth and financial performance.
The announcement highlights strong order books, significant expansion plans (Capex and fund raising), positive industry outlook, and strategic initiatives like Green Tugs, indicating a positive outlook for the company.
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) participated in the 'Samruddhi Season 3 – Nav-Bharat ka Caravan' investor meet organized by Hem Securities Ltd. on June 19, 2026. The company operates in dredging, charter hire, and shipbuilding.
The dredging segment includes capital, maintenance, and river dredging, along with sand mining. Charter hire services involve pilot boats, mooring boats, and tug operations, with a focus on Green Tug operations. Shipbuilding encompasses the construction of specialized vessels.
KMEW highlighted its strategic positioning as an integrated marine solutions provider with diversified capabilities, focusing on government clients and expanding into green maritime infrastructure. The Indian dredging industry is projected to grow at approximately 8.4% CAGR, with significant increases in capital dredging demand by 2030. The charter hire market also presents substantial opportunities.
The company is actively involved in Green Maritime initiatives, having secured two Green Tug contracts. Each Green Tug costs approximately ₹90 crore to construct and comes with a 15-year contract tenure, supported by a 20% shipbuilding subsidy.
Expansion plans include a new shipyard at Safale (Palghar) with a planned Capex of approximately ₹300 crore over 2.5-3 years in three phases. Phase-I is expected to be operational next year.
The current order book stands at approximately ₹500 crore for dredging, ₹900 crore for charter hire, and ₹233 crore for shipbuilding. The revenue mix is dominated by dredging (70%), followed by shipbuilding (21%), and charter hire & ancillary (7%). The company reported 100% utilization across its dredging and charter hire assets.
KMEW operates a diverse fleet, including Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers, Cutter Suction Dredgers, and Hopper Barges, and owns India's largest self-propelled backhoe dredger, River Pearl 47. Key differentiators include proprietary seabed survey data, cost-efficient vessel acquisition, strong shallow draft dredging capabilities, and integrated operations.
For FY27, KMEW plans to acquire larger capacity dredgers and tugs. The company has a ₹3,000 crore bid pipeline from entities like the Inland Waterways Authority of India and Dredging Corporation of India Limited. Following a ₹285 crore preferential allotment, KMEW is evaluating an additional ₹150–200 crore fund raise to finance fleet expansion.
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